24 Aug 1918
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1918
Page
1
A terse message notes that no effort has been made to tally the immense amount of war material captured in the last two days from retreating Hun forces. The report highlights confusion or lax tracking by the authorities amid rapid advances and withdrawals.
British troops drive forward in Picardy attacking toward Henin on the Cojeul and St Leger, with Bapaume in sight as 14 000 prisoners are taken since the offensive began. Noyon expected to fall at any moment per front reports from Aug 24.
Douglas county registers 12 men by 2 pm with officials predicting well under 25 total. Registrants include Ross Leland Perssinth of Overbrook and George F. McIntire of Wichita. Questionnaires will be mailed by Aug 26, with rapid classification and immediate exams to avoid delays before the Sept 5 registration surge. The draft board adopts a second questionnaire and tighter dependency inquiries. Also notes Madden amendment defeat on deferment for government workers and a treaty with Italy on cross border drafting.
Washington reports the arbitration treaty between Japan and the United States was extended for a further five years today. The renewal preserves ongoing pacific relations and mutual arbitration commitments between the two nations.
The city council enacted a measure raising streetcar fares to six cents, with the new rate now in effect. The ordinance, approved by city officials, outlines the fare increase and its implementation timeline.
The Lawrence Street Railway Company accepts a seven cent maximum fare after city and state approvals. The ordinance allows fare increases after September 1 and four tickets for twenty five cents. The company commits to repair tracks and rolling stock, and to spend increased revenue on Lawrence improvements, while pledging not to seek further rate changes from the Public Utilities Commission.
Dean G C Scha ad of the School of Engineering signed a contract late yesterday afternoon to establish a National Army Training School for eight months after the present school ends October 15. Captain Taylor of the War Department received the signed document at 7 PM as he passed through Lawrence. Plans are under way for three new buildings to be used as barracks with work to begin Monday.
A bulletin received this morning by Postmaster C. Seewir warns manufacturers of bons, corn, ivory and celluloid articles not to ship any products to Great Britain. Imports from these items have been prohibited, signaling a fuel of embargo measures.
Swedish figure Hans Stiel shows resilience amid uncertain times as economic pressures ease. Officials note modest gains in local trade and a cautious recovery path remains, with small improvements in employment and consumer confidence reported.
Stockholm reports a Swedish journalist says lack of organization keeps Austria and the German monarchy from collapse. In north Germany food scarcity exists but civilians endure, while southern areas improve. War talk faded, replaced by food, forts, and theatre chatter as Berlin's theaters stay packed.
Edward Morton, held in city jail, was fined 25 dollars and costs in police court for speeding before driving the car over an embankment that killed Clinton A. McFadden. Morton cannot pay the fine. his stepfather may pay. Mrs Cassie Phillips and Catherine Burke remain hospitalized recovering from burns.
Twenty one drafted men leaving Lawrence August 30 will not have a formal Chamber of Commerce luncheon as with other contingents. A box of fruit will be given instead. Most men live in the country and many are from the county's southern end, so few would attend. The men leave at 11 o clock. the luncheon would have had to be held the day before. Many are farmers likely to work until the last moment. Germany protests Spain replacing sunken Spanish tonnage with interned German ships, Berlin reports.
In a quirky forecast from a dry spell era, the report jokes that a beer paunch becomes an arid waist. It predicts fair conditions tonight and Sunday with only a small temperature rise. The playful weather note ends with a light Kansan sigh for the morning update.
The War Economies Board pressed for drastic delivery reductions in the city with a districting plan dividing morning and afternoon deliveries. Merchants mostly opposed, with twelve grocers and three wholesalers agreeing to a single daily delivery, while twenty three resisted. Officials warned further strict rules may follow.
American reports describe late Thursday fires along the Vesle and Aisne lines as German positions burn. Officers say many fires target buildings and material, while American observers note enemy movements by river and northward transports. An American local advance pushes through the Artois region, with captures of German infantry and prisoners.
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